Obituary: Prof. Abdul Ghani Bhat, Kashmiri Separatist Leader, Passes Away

News of Prof. Abdul Ghani Bhat Saheb’s demise has been received with profound sorrow. A rare figure in Kashmiri politics, he possessed an independent mind and unwavering conviction. His life, a narrative punctuated by unforeseen shifts, illustrates the portrait of an ‘accidental’ politician and a ‘reluctant’ separatist, embodying both sagacity and profound intellect. His entry…

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Kashmir’s Apple Economy Strangled by Highway Blockage

Dr Umer Iqbal The recent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has precipitated more than just travel woes, it has turned into a crisis for Kashmir’s horticulture economy, particularly its apple growers. With heavy rains, landslides, and damage to key stretches of road, the Valley is now facing massive losses as apple‐laden trucks sit stranded, perishable…

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From Welfare to Rights: How the Disability Act transform lives

Mohammad Hanief In India’s journey towards inclusivity and social justice, few laws have carried as much promise as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Enacted to replace the earlier 1995 legislation, it was a long-awaited reform aimed at expanding protections, enhancing opportunities, and bringing dignity to millions of specially abled citizens. Nearly a…

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